The HOPE Centre has welcomed new members of staff following a successful recruitment drive, signifying the ongoing success of the Centre.
Our new staff are:
- Heidi Mulholland, Family Support Team Co-ordinator – Heidi has a Foundation degree in Health Studies and Social Welfare as well as Level 5 diploma in supervising Children & Young People’s services. She joined the Centre earlier this year and has more than 8 years experience working with families and children. Her extensive practitioner knowledge, supervisory skills and experience of working with and in children’s centres are key in line managing the Family Support team
- Kayley Seymour, Family Support Worker – Kayley has a Foundation degree in Health & Social Care with a BA Honours in Integrated working with Children and Families. Kayley’s study and knowledge will be vital in developing practical skills as a Family Support Worker
- Lou Galloway, Contact Centre Co-ordinator – Lou’s experience with the Centre began as a volunteer, then as a placement student working within Family Support. She has complemented this with her experience in the Contact Centre. She is currently studying for a Foundation degree at Worcester University; she has many year’s experience in dealing with both families and children
- Carly Roper, Early Years practitioner – Carly has a Foundation degree in Early Years and has been involved in Early Years education for several years, latterly running her own business locally;
Other new employees include Jo Hyde, Early Years Practitioner and Cheryl Balsdon, cleaner.
The HOPE Family Centre has provided services for Herefordshire and Worcestershire residents since 1999.
Sarah Eardley, Chief Executive Officer of The HOPE Family Centre said: “We would like to welcome our new team members and wish them well. Ensuring that we remain at the forefront of supporting those in our local community requires us to attract and develop expert personnel. We are delighted with our new recruits, all of whom will add strength and experience to our charity and our ethos.”